Awards and Recognition
Saari was selected as the "2001 Skater of the Year" by Thrasher.
Arto Saari was voted 26th on the list of 100 Greatest Finns held during the summer of 2004 by the Finnish Broadcasting Company. However, Saari is almost unnoticed in Finnish mainstream media. Saari is sponsored by Flip, Gravis Footwear, Analog Clothing, Ricta Skateboard Wheels, CCS, MOB, and Destructo Trucks. Former sponsors included Flip Skateboards, Alien Workshop, éS Footwear, Quiksilver, Fury Trucks, and Etnies Shoes.
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